When is Norway vs France at World Cup 2026?

Norway vs France is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026 at 19:00 UTC at Gillette Stadium in Boston.

What group are Norway and France in?

Both teams are in Group I of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Where is Norway vs France being played?

The match is at Gillette Stadium in Boston, which has a capacity of 65,878 seats.

What are the FIFA rankings for Norway and France?

Norway is ranked #36 and France is ranked #2 in the FIFA World Rankings.

Group Stage · Group I

Norway vs France

Friday, June 26, 2026 · 19:00 UTC · Gillette Stadium, Boston

Norway

The Vikings

FIFA Ranking#36

CoachStale Solbakken

Key PlayerErling Haaland

WC Appearances4

Best FinishQuarter-Finals (1938)

ExpectationsDark Horse

Norway's return to the World Cup is built entirely around one player: Erling Haaland. The world's most lethal striker makes Norway genuinely dangerous against anyone, including France.

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France

Les Bleus

FIFA Ranking#2

CoachDidier Deschamps

Key PlayerKylian Mbappe

WC Appearances16

Best FinishWinners (2x: 1998, 2018)

ExpectationsContender

Les Bleus were agonizingly close in 2022, losing the Final on penalties. Mbappe leads a squad of incredible depth seeking redemption and a third star.

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